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2014-2015 PROGRESS REPORT The Emporia State University Department of Nursing (EDN) is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Georgia 30326 Phone: (404) 975-5000 and Approved by the Kansas State Board of Nursing (KSBN) Landon State Office Building, 900 SW Jackson Street, Topeka, Kansas 66612 Phone: (785)-269-4929 Dear Friends of ESU/Department of Nursing: Message from the For nearly 94 years nursing education has resonated through the halls of Newman Department of Nursing Regional Health in Emporia, Kansas. The nursing program at Emporia State Chair and Professor University has a very proud history, starting with the inception of the Newman Hospital School of Nursing, diploma program from 1933-1990, to the Newman Linda Adams-Wendling, Division of Nursing (NDN) from 1990-2014, and now the Emporia State University Ph.D., APRN, GNP-BC Department of Nursing (EDN) from July 1, 2014. The nursing faculty, students, and alumni have achieved many accomplishments through the years. Consistently we have updated you annually on these accomplishments though our Alumni Newsletter, however our new format will be called our progress report(s) that will come out at least every three years. Our progress reports will continue to be distributed to all interested constituents and supporters of the nursing program. It is such an exciting time here at Emporia State University Department of Nursing. As I reflect on the past three years, I am reminded of what an outstanding nursing program is at ESU. The progress and accomplishments of the nursing program these past three years have been amazing. These accomplishments are fueled by the passion and vision of our outstanding students, faculty, staff, alumni, clinical partners, donors, and friends. This report outlines the nursing program’s progress towards outcomes and provides examples of student and faculty “engagement.” We update you on the latest additions to our high fidelity simulator family providing for teaching innovation. We also want to take this opportunity to send a special appreciation to our clinical partners and scholarship and other donors. Your current and continued support of our program is essential to the future of nursing. I hope you will enjoy reviewing this information on the nursing program. I look forward to an amazing future as a team member of the ESU Department of Nursing. As students, faculty, staff, donors, alumni clinical partners, or friends of the ESU Department of Nursing we have so much to be proud of and thankful for. In closing, thank you for your commitment to the past, present, and future of the ESU Department of Nursing and nursing education in Emporia and the surrounding counties. Remember in 2022 we will celebrate 100 years of nursing education in Emporia, Kansas. Please let me know if you have any questions and please stop by anytime to visit the program. We would love to see you. Stingers up! Sincerely, Dr. Linda Adams-Wendling EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY MISSION Preparing Students for lifelong learning, rewarding careers, and adaptive leadership. DEPARTMENT OF NURSING MISSION The mission of the Department of Nursing, a department within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Emporia State University, is to offer a quality baccalaureate nursing program that prepares graduates as adaptive leaders with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to function in a rewarding career, as professional nurses. 2 EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY ESU DEPARTMENT OF NURSING FACULTY ACADEMIC YEAR 2015 Amy Douglass, MSN, RN Kari Hess, MS, RN Keri Jarvis, MS, APRN Mary Mitsui, Ph.D., APRN Assistant Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Nichole Pearson, MSN, RN Gina Peek, MS, APRN Lynnette Schreiner, MSN, RN Sarah Tidwell, MS, RN Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor The ESU Department of Nursing is so necessary for the future of the fortunate to have such outstanding nursing program. Part-Time Faculty: faculty. Last year (2014) Mrs. Lynette Cathy Pimple, MSN, APRN The nursing program has recently been Schreiner and Dr. Mary Mitsui Juli Heitman, MSN, APRN ranked 14th in the top 100 nursing celebrated over 20 years of service Dawn Norris, MSN, RN programs in the United States based on to the ESU/Department of Nursing. Martha Lindeman, MSN, APRN accessibility, affordability and quality Additionally, last year Mrs. Lynnette Tomas Hernandez, MSN, APRN NCLEX pass-rates by College Atlas. Schreiner and Mrs. Kari Hess were This accomplishment is due to the Staff: promoted to Associate Professors amazing students, faculty and staff at the Kenna Havens, of Nursing. Mrs. Keri Jarvis, Mrs. ESU Department of Nursing! It’s a great Administrative Specialist Lynnette Schreiner, and Mrs. Kari Hess day to be a Hornet! Michelle Brown, Librarian are all enrolled in doctoral programs, Student Workers: Bridget Camien Adam Tebben Michaela Cape Payton Shook Whitney Landreth Charley Wilkens DEPARTMENT OF NURSING 2014-2015 PROGRESS REPORT 3 Dear Nursing Alumni: Emporia State Over the last several years I have been a part of many wonderful changes as the University President of the Emporia State University/Newman Nursing Alumni Association. Newman Nursing The interior of the nursing school has been given a facelift, we have joined forces with ESU and the ESU Foundation, we have held several successful Alumni Alumni Association Banquets, and we have helped support many nursing students with scholarships to Update continue their education. These are all efforts I am very proud to be a part of! This is my last Fall Newsletter for the Association as my term will end in March, but before I go, I want to share with you one more bit of exciting news… On Wednesday, March 30th, 2016 we will host our Spring Alumni Banquet. Yes, this is a change from the usual Saturday evening activity, but the reason is outstanding! We are so very fortunate to share this date with the nursing program as they are bringing in none other than Dr. Patch Adams as a guest speaker for the day!! This is a continuing education opportunity for nurses from near and far. You may also attend just to enjoy the speaker. He has brought attention to the need of humor in medicine. So what this means for alumni is the opportunity to earn some education credits, hear from a world renowned guest speaker that is guaranteed to make you laugh, and attend the Alumni Banquet in the evening and catch up with colleagues and friends. All in one amazing day!! Please take this opportunity to mark Wednesday, March 30th, 2016 on your calendars and plan to be a part of our special day! If you have any questions about this fabulous event, please contact the ESU Department of Nursing at 620-341-4440. Thank you for the opportunity to lead such a great organization! Good luck in the future! Sincerely, President Tammi Ogle, RN-BSN (08) Join Us in Continuing the FUTURE of the Emporia State Department of Nursing Donations to the Nursing Program are welcome n Yes , I want to donate to the ESU/NNAA n Yes , I want to donate to the ESU Nursing Scholarship Fund Enhancement Fund (e.g., Library, Bolz Faculty Checks may be made payable to: Development, other items for the nursing program) ESU/NNAA Scholarship Fund Checks may be made payable to: 1 Kellogg Circle ESU Nursing Enhancement Fund Emporia, Kansas 66801 1 Kellogg Circle Emporia, Kansas 66801 4 EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION Loretto A. Langley Trust Expands High Fidelity Simulation Since 2009 the nursing program has benefited from generous Simulation is an integral part of nursing education at the ESU donations from the Loretto Langley Trust to expand high Department of Nursing. Each practicum course uses high fidelity simulation opportunities. In 2009 the Loretto A. fidelity simulation to teach about important concepts in care Langley Trust donated a NOELLE and baby HAL birthing as well as for psychomotor competency evaluation. simulator. Recently the Loretto A. Langley Trust donated Additionally, faculty and students utilize iPads to video funds for the nursing program to acquire an Adult High capture scenarios and competencies to aid in teaching and Fidelity Simulator and funding for two pediatric simulators. remediation strategies. The addition of these simulators has created the LORETTO A. LANGLEY SIMULATION CENTER. The technology of simulation provides students with real life scenarios to practice nursing in a safe environment. DEPARTMENT OF NURSING 2014-2015 PROGRESS REPORT 5 KEY NURSING EDUCATION NEWS n Academic Progression Enhanced n Partnerships Starting in the fall of 2016, LPN graduates with an Associate’s The ESU Department of Nursing this past year has Degree may “validate” the first year of the nursing program partnered with Newman Regional Health (NRH) and and graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Flint Hills Technical College (FHTC) to implement a in two years. Simulation Hospital in the vacated ICU at NRH. This Simulation Hospital currently houses two ESU high The RN-BSN program has also been enhanced to provide fidelity simulators and one FHTC high fidelity simulator. more individualized plans with blended, online, or Interdisciplinary and community education are now available face-to-face course options. through this collaborative partnership. n Program Admission Enhanced In December 2015, the ESU Department of Nursing was approved to admit 50 generic students, an increase from 44 students. This increase in admissions was initiated due to the increase in demand for the program and BSN graduates in Emporia, Lyon, and surrounding counties. Linda Adams-Wendling, Ph.D., APRN Keri L. Jarvis LaToya Johnson Ashley Griswold Katie Tessaro Kelsey Waller Kristen N. Clay Chair and Professor Class Sponsor President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Representative Department of Nursing Department of NURSING Stephanie Alvarado Anne Anderson Jordan A.